Desert Veterinary Clinic

08/20/2024

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/pets/2024/08/10/can-dogs-eat-raw-meat/74688526007/

Like their wild ancestors, dogs can technically eat raw meat, but it doesn't mean they should. Raw meat diets have high risks for your pet and family.

08/19/2024

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bird-flu-is-infecting-pet-cats-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

As bird flu spreads in cats, cows and other animals, it has more opportunity to adapt to easily infect humans

08/03/2024

Good morning everyone! Our PetDesk services have been messaging our clients alerting you that we are closed until December. We are NOT closed. The only day of the week we are closed is Sunday!

07/27/2024

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/hantavirus-arizona-warn-spread-potentially-fatal-rcna162593

An increase in infections in the state may be due to seasonal changes in rodent populations.

07/11/2024

The CDC recently released an update of their Dog Importation Requirements. Since we live so close to the border, we want our community and pet parents to be informed of these changes, if you ever need to take your dog into Mexico. We have listed the requirements, but also recommend you check out the CDC's website for the full list of requirements and forms needed in order to travel safely to and from the U.S. with your fur babies.

Here are the links with the information:

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/apply-dog-import-permit.html

07/09/2024

Good afternoon everyone! We regret to inform you that our phone lines are down. There is a spectrum power outage in our area. We hope it gets fixed soon. We apologize for the inconvenience.

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July! Today is a fun day for most of us. We get to spend time with our loved ones and eat yummy food. This isn’t the case for everyone. Please be mindful of our anxious four legged family members and keep them safe. Dogs aren’t the only ones that get triggered with fireworks. There are some veterans suffering from PTSD that get triggered into severe anxiety and panic attacks. Remember to be kind to everyone and every species. Enjoy your day!

07/02/2024

Good morning everyone! First and foremost we want to thank everyone that has been patient with us through this difficult time. We know it has been frustrating trying to get in and not being able to. We are still actively working on getting our staff back together. Here are the updated hours for this week!!

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all to pet Dads out there. Have a blessed day

06/14/2024

Hello everyone! 4th of July is fast approaching. Don’t forget to stock up on your pets meds, make sure microchips are registered, and all the delicious foods out of reach!

05/27/2024

We hope this message finds you and your beloved pets in good health. Unfortunately, Dr. Hartman will be leaving our practice. We deeply appreciate the dedication and compassion Dr. Hartman has shown to our clients and their pets, and we know she will be greatly missed. As we transition, our clinic will be operating with one part-time doctor, Dr. Haugo, and Dr. Roberts, who will be providing relief work, we want to assure you that we are committed to maintaining the high standard of care you have come to expect, and we are actively seeking additional staff to join our team. We understand that changes like this can be challenging, and we appreciate your understanding and support during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

05/20/2024

https://wtop.com/animals-pets/2024/05/nimble-maryland-border-collie-mix-steals-the-show-at-westminsters-dog-agility-competition/

A 6-year-old pup named Nimble from Ellicott City, Maryland, has moved into the history books, becoming the first mixed-breed dog to win the agility competition at the Westminster Dog Show.

05/20/2024

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mars-petcare-us-inc-voluntarily-recalls-315-bags-pedigreer-adult-complete-nutrition-grilled-steak?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Mars Petcare US is voluntarily recalling 315 bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food in the 44 lb. bag size only, due to the potential presence of loose metal pieces in the bag. The affected products have a Best By Date of March 4, 2025 and Lot Code ...

05/20/2024

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/pets/a60475804/signs-your-pet-is-sick/

Some symptoms are more serious than others. Experts explain the difference.

05/15/2024

It’s parasite prevention month! Make sure your pets are up to date on their preventions for the summer!

05/08/2024

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/may/08/sphynx-has-lowest-life-expectancy-of-domestic-cat-breeds-research-finds

The hairless cats live on average for just 6.8 years, while a Burmese could survive to be 14, according to research

03/26/2024

Good afternoon everyone. We hope this message finds you and your furry companions well. We wanted to take a moment to address some upcoming changes to our Sunday hours. First and foremost, we want to extend our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience these changes may cause. It has become evident that we are facing challenges in keeping up with the needs of both our clients and our community due to being understaffed with veterinarians and technicians. In light of this, we have made the difficult decision to close on some Sundays moving forward. While this decision was not made lightly, we believe it is necessary to ensure that we can continue to provide the highest level of care to your beloved pets during our operating hours. Please know that this decision does not reflect a lack of commitment to serving you and your pets. We are actively working to address our staffing shortages and explore alternative solutions to better meet the needs of our clients. We truly appreciate your understanding and patience during this time of transition. Our team remains dedicated to providing compassionate and quality care to your furry family members. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to improve our services. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your pets. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your furry companions.

03/25/2024

It is with heavy heart that I inform you that our dear friend and DVC family Ynez has suddenly died. Those of you who are long time clients will remember her as the face of our reception area for years before her retirement. She has been my friend for almost as long as I have been in Yuma and I will miss our daily messages to each other every morning. My heart goes out to our shared sons and daughters.

03/20/2024

Good afternoon everyone! We have had several calls over the past couple of days with concern from the community over a killer parasite that has been mentioned in the news. We decided to put together a little informative flyer to ease your mind. We would like to inform you that there is nothing to panic about YET. Liver flukes have been around for a long time but we have not personally seen a case in decades. It is treatable, but more importantly, preventable. Our water is not the cleanest and you should always keep in mind that there are many parasites in dirty water that could affect you or your pet. To help ease your mind, prevent your dogs from playing or swimming in any water that involves the Colorado River and that includes irrigation! We will continue to keep you updated with any new information we come across.

03/19/2024

March is Poison Prevention month for our pet friends, and with Easter coming up soon, it is good to remember all the things that can poison our pets. Here is a top 10 list.

#1: Over-the-counter human medications
#2: Human foods- like chocolate, garlic and onions as well as raw yeast dough, raisins/grapes, macadamia nuts
#3: Prescription human medications
#4: Plants- like Easter lilies and Sago palm
#5: Household products
#6: Garden products
#7: Veterinary products
#8: Rodenticides- especially the newer D-Con is super toxic
#9: Pesticides
#10: Recreational drugs- top of that list are THC and methamphetamines.

02/14/2024

pretty cool!

A puppy’s jaw spontaneously regrew after Cornell veterinarians removed a majority of his lower left mandible due to cancer – the first reported case of its kind for dogs of any age or breed.

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Remember to keep all your goodies away from your pets, but more importantly, remember that they love you too and would like their OWN treat. So, don’t forget to spoil your fur babies today 🥰😍😂

01/22/2024

Good morning everyone! As January starts coming to and end, it’s time to start thinking about dental month. We will be posting more information about pet dental health and information on how to maintain your pets teeth squeaky clean 🦷🪥

01/19/2024

Good afternoon everyone! Long time no speak! We hope everyone is doing well so far. We’d like to remind you of one of our many services, equine animal acupuncture! Our very own Dr. Hartman is now certified for large AND small animal acupuncture. Help us spread the work by liking/sharing our post! If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to call the clinic! 🐎🦮🐈‍⬛

12/21/2023

even Santa needs a Health Certificate.

THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service sent this bulletin at 12/21/2023 01:00 PM EST THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. (Washington, D.C., December 21, 2023) – The U.S. Departm...

12/21/2023

So many unapproved or counterfeit drugs now. Be careful out there

Nine manufacturers and distributors received warning letters with concerns about federal law violations